Instant analysis of Jaguars' Week 4 win over Bengals
With the clock now at zero, here are our instant takeaways from the Jaguars' Week 4 performance.
The Jacksonville Jaguars secured a 3-1 record with a road victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. This win stands out, as previous encounters saw a lead slip away for the Jaguars. The victory came despite several penalties and extended drives from the Bengals, which put the Jaguars' offense behind. Trevor Lawrence's passing game produced significant plays, with completions of 29, 23, 22, and 15 yards.
Defensive standout Bhayshul Tuten averaged over 4.3 yards per rush, highlighting his efficiency and the need for more opportunities. Josh Cameron continued to make crucial plays, and Foye Oluokun added to the team's red zone takeaways with an interception. Travis Hunter had a notable performance in coverage, while Anthony Campanile's defense continued to force takeaways.
Lawrence faced pressure on only 20% of his dropbacks, according to PFF's early data, despite a strong Bengals pass rush. The Bengals' QB, Joe Burrow, was relatively unscathed, pressured only 29% of the time. In a closely contested game decided by five points, Jacksonville's seven-point advantage, gained through a Bengals interception, proved decisive.
The Jaguars' ability to avoid turnovers and capitalize on key defensive plays was crucial to their success.
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